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Hey @soul gotta run but wanted to say HI first

Hi @utopia - hope your day was good and you got to enjoy the sunshine. I'm sure your son will come home eventually and have his light bulb moment. I have a teenage daughter and awareness of what's going on outside their little world is not their strong point.

Annoying about the washing machine - is it still under warranty? I worked for an appliance repair company years ago and often the manufacturers would send us refurbished parts for warranty repairs which would quickly fail with the same fault as the original part. Was really frustrating for us too as we only got paid once per unit so if the same fault recurred we would have to go out and fix it again and not get paid. Sometimes it's easier to just buy a new one = planned obsolescence. Terrible all the stuff we throw out and just replace - phones, TVs, computers, microwaves. Do you have much on for this week? Hope the weather stays nice.

@utopia Lots of huge hugs and all my love coming your way my beautiful cocky friend

Hi @utopia - it's not good that you're slipping. I find that having purpose is the key. Make a list of something to do everyday. If I've got my kids then I have to take them to school or their after-school actvities so then I have to be places at a certain time. I don't want to fall into the habit of not keeping busy. I'm guessing that you'll eventually want to return to work? Not in the same place of course but maybe return to study with a plan for a new career? I'm looking into courses now as part of the settlement deal with my now former employer is that they'll pay for retraining. Might be something you can look into if you are negotiating a settlement.

With the washing machine, often directly approaching the manufacturer can get you quicker service - if they have a facebook page post a negative comment and explain your frustration and they might pay attention. Companies these days are very aware of the power of social media and negative press. Maybe get your clothes washed at the local laundromat (if you have one) and send them the bill. You have purchased their product and you have an expectation that it is fit for purpose. Something to think about anyway. Have a good night.

Not surprising you are in a really bad mood @utopia - you have been let down again. Seriously - you have a big win with workcover and then they let you down again - not acceptable

Hi @utopia

Sorry to read you are feeling you are slipping backwards. What I have experienced personally is that the anti-ds help to stabilise the mood, but if there isn't a long term health plan of routine and pursing within personal limitations some personal goals, I will fall back into a depression. I agree with @Former-Member that having purpose each day is vital for all round healing. Keeping busy is very important to obtain the latter and for avoiding a relapse back into depression. If I don't do that I overthink everything and can mentally slip away, especially over past hurts, losses, grief, perceived failures and regrets. This can also trigger substance abuse in some and deepen depression.

I know you should not have to but please keep pursing a case worker, as gaining this asssistance will help you to organise a rountine and purpose that will see you feeling much better once again. As you won with work cover, keep perservering with your long term care and you will overcome the odds again. Please let us know how you get on.

Hey @utopia - sorry to hear that you are just drifting along. I concur with other opinions here that it could be helpful to make a list of things to do. Get into a routine that includes some exercise and something productive around the home. Try to get out a bit, look for some free events.

The days can reallly drag if there's nothing to look forward to or no purpose.